Broiled Pike With Butter And Vinegar Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 whole pike, cleaned and scaled
• Salt, to taste
• Butter, for basting
• Butter, for sauce (approx. 1 cup)
• Wine vinegar or lemon juice
• Orange or lemon slices, for garnish
• Rosemary sprigs, for garnish

Method

1. 1 Clean, scale, and gut the pike. Make shallow cuts (scotches) across the skin to prevent curling and ensure even cooking.
2. 2 Rinse the fish thoroughly to remove blood, then pat dry and season generously with salt.
3. 3 Heat a gridiron or grill pan over a medium-soft fire until very hot. Place the pike on the grill.
4. 4 Broil the fish, basting frequently with melted butter and turning often until cooked through and golden.
5. 5 Serve the whole fish on a platter with a sauce made of beaten butter, wine vinegar, or lemon juice. Garnish with citrus slices and rosemary.